File photo shows Sheriff Wayne Ivey and Jack Parker. Parker will direct public safety academic programs and campus security at Eastern Florida State College, the college said today.

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After serving as Brevard County Sheriff for 8 years, Jack Parker wasn't sure what he wanted to do in the next chapter of his life.

"I just said whatever it was, I wanted to really enjoy it," he said. He spoke with his wife, and thought about his desire to help people and protect them. He decided to take a position directing public safety academic programs and campus security at Eastern Florida State College.

"This job is really tailor-made for those two ambitions: helping people succeed and making sure they're safe," he said. ...